Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Empty




An empty chair in an empty aisle in the empty stacks at the back of the library.
365/2011
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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I really like how the vignette really lights up that chair...I can feel the emptiness of the area!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Looks full of History and takes galore to me!

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  3. ~ValFebruary 8, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Dang! You missed my Aunt Betsy again! :-)

    I like this shot. Perfect use of a vignette.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    I agree - the vignette really works on this shot

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  5. Bobbi DunnFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I like how you made it look "glowy." Don't know how else to describe it. Great fulfillment of the theme.

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  6. UnknownFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    love the focus on this it draws you right into the photo

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  7. regularmanFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Your processing puts the eye right where you want it. Nicely done.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Harry Potter could be there underneath his invisibility cloak, just a thought...the vignette works very well to draw our attention to the spot.

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  9. thelloFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    so many empty things in a library full of books, it's nice.

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  10. LoisFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    the focus is right on with the vignette

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  11. SherrieFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Hi Bobbi,
    Yep, definitely empty. I could sit there for hours reading in the quietness. Have a great day!

    Sherrie

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I love the photo!
    We had a recent revamping of our main library and the stacks were done away with. The new design was meant to be on the style of cafe/bookstores.
    When one walks in there is nothing but chrome, glass ,technology and Echo-y NOISE.
    All that is missing is the register and the smell of coffee. The days of the stern-faced lady peering over her chained specs shushing talkers and gum poppers listening to concealed I-pods are over. 'Study' is a group free-for-all around someone's wi-fi laptop. It seems like people go there for the internet and audio... all genres. Where have the books gone?
    Your excellent photo asks the question on the minds of so many who love to hold that hard copy in their hands and read in peace and quiet! Especially those old, well worn editions found in the stacks.
    Sorry about the vent, but the photo brought it to the fore.
    Excellent,Bobbie!
    C.

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    nice use of the vignette! makes the stacks appear to have a bow!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I like the fact that a windsor chair is the empty chair in the back of the library. The windsor chair is a classic, one to sit in while reading classics.

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  15. Kim2900February 10, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    The soft focus and vignette really work for this shot. I love libraries and this looks so cozy.

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    I love this...brings back memories of library visits as a child. I too am a print book LOVER and love the feel, smell, and illustrations of a real book. Your photo evokes a beautiful mood-empty isn't always lonely or sad if filled with a book or two!

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    There is something both eerie and comforting about this image. I like the vinetting and the glow in the colour.

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  18. Julie McLeodFebruary 13, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Even though everyone got here before me, I can tell that chair is just waiting for me. Libraries are a favorite place; so calm and safe and reassuring.

    Great shot, Bobbie. And you can tell that from the way it brought out your readers' love of libraries.

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